How to Buy a Smart Phone: Everything You Need to Know
February 2nd, 2011 by LAPTOP Editors 
Buying a smart phone is getting tougher all the time. And guess what? That’s a good thing, because there’s never been a richer selection of devices on the market. With multiple platforms (from Android to Windows Phone 7), a wide range of screen sizes and designs, and four carriers vying for your attention with new high-speed 4G networks, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your smart phone—or get your first one.
With dozens of smart phones available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Don’t be. We’ll ask—and help you answer—five questions designed to match you up with the perfect smart phone for your needs and budget.
Smart Phone Buyers Guide
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March 27th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Unsurpassed hardware design for the iPhone? Are you kidding?
Whenever a new iPhone comes out, it is always behind the curve in terms of hardware.
And for iOS, forgot to mention “terrible, productivity-impeding notification system”, something that is widely criticized by experts and gadget geeks.
And one of the cons for WP7 was “No multitasking for third-party apps”, yet that fact escaped mention in the iOS cons list…
Also, “Lackluster game selection” for Android? What about Tegra Zone and Playstation Suite?!
And this page was last updated February 2, 2011, and the Verizon iPhone is on there, so why are the best devices for Android so old? Why not the Atrix 4G? Or the Nexus S, widely seen by the afore mentioned gadget geeks as one of the best Android phones out there. What about the Incredible S, the Desire HD???
And all of the pros and cons lists include things like “UI not as elegant”, “Gorgeous interface”, “Easy-to-use interface”, says who??!! You can’t just throw your own biases into the mix if this is supposed to be a guide to which OS is best for each person individually.
If this needs to be approved by moderators like the last comment I made on this site, I doubt it will go up, but as long as someone reads this, then let me say, please polish up this post, remove your biases and get your facts straight. I know you may not be a smartphone-centric website, but if you’re going to post buying guides for the average consumer, make sure you know what you’re doing!
April 4th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
While it’s true that notifications seem much slower on my iPhone4 than on my old BlackBerry, and the call quality isn’t as good either. I must, however, defend the iPhone because it’s display is much sharper and more colorful than any other phone available at the time I bought it.
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April 12th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
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May 4th, 2011 at 8:05 am
from where can I get it
May 15th, 2011 at 6:23 am
Thank you
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Okay, I’m an old fogie but, when I want to read about the best Smartphone, the very first thing I want to know is, how well does it function as a phone? Good reception? Good audio quality? The next thing would be, how well does it work with WiFi? Can I use Skype for free VoIP calling or something else? How is it with Internet use and display? Bottom line, how well does the phone communicate?
January 12th, 2012 at 10:46 am
if i need to buy a blackberry curve 9300 without the plan,how much will it cost and how do i make my payment?